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Ukrainian Court Orders ISPs to Block 59 iGaming Sites
A Ukrainian court has ordered the internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to 59 online gambling websites, based on evidence provi…
Nevada Secretary Of State Orders Halt To Sports Wagering Program
Although the State of Nevada has long been famous for its legalized gaming industry, gambling has not always been legal in the state. In 1…
New Jersey, Leagues Await Word in Sports Betting Suit
The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to a N…
Most Non-casino Style Games Unlikely to be Gambling in Washington
The Washington State Federal District Court recently issued a decision stating: “Washington’s definition of ‘gambling’ only reaches ‘stakin…
Illinois Supreme Court rules fantasy sports a game of skill, not chance
In April 2016, Illinois residents Colin Dew-Becker and Andrew Wu competed in a fantasy sports contest hosted by the website FanDuel. They e…
Virginia Assembly backs Northam plan to extend electronic skill games for year, but no longer
Assembly backs Northam plan to extend electronic skill games for year, but no longer
Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (left), D-Fairfax…
Connecticut Gov. rejects regional leaders request to allow tribal online gaming
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments argued that online gaming revenue would help the tribes "immediately offset the losses…
Oklahoma Tribe Says Online State Lottery Violates Tribal Gaming Compacts
One of Oklahoma's tribes says an online state lottery game violates the gaming compacts between tribes and the state.
The on-line second c…
The Pressure Is on for Tribal Gaming Regulators to Close Tribal Casinos: Recent NIGC Guidance Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, March 16, 2020, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) sent letters to tribal gaming regulators offering guidance on actio…
New Jersey, other states pushback against proposed interstate gambling laws
The Trump administration is having another go at potentially revamping the legality of online gambling, a move that has met opposition from…
PA LOTTERY WANTS FEDERAL JUDGE TO REJECT DOJ WIRE ACT REINTERPRETATION
Pennsylvania officials are asking a federal judge for some clarity regarding online gambling in an ongoing court case.
The Nov. 2, 2018 De…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and sixteen other states, plus the District of Columbia are fighting to preserve billions of dollars for schools across the country
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and sixteen other states, plus the District of Columbia are fighting to preserve billions o…
SBTech Lost First Round Of Legal Battle With Oregon Lottery
The Circuit Court in Oregon ruled against SBTech, stating that the contract terms with the lottery in the state should be disclosed in full…
Proposed Gambling Law Revision Aimed At Protecting Washington State Gaming Industry
United States: Proposed Gambling Law Revision Aimed At Protecting Washington State Gaming Industry 28 February 2020 Klein Moynihan Turco L…
An appeals court sided with pari-mutuel cardroom operators in a challenge over attorney fees, in a decision that could leave the state on the hook for more money in future consolidated legal cases
Florida Takes Hit On Attorney Fees In Gambling Case
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – An appeals court on Friday sided with pari-mutuel cardroo…
Boston appeals court rejects land grant to tribe seeking casino
BOSTON — A federal appeals court has ruled against a Native American tribe that had been granted sovereign land to build a casino in Massac…
Fed Circuit passes on casino owner’s trademark 'The Joint'
The owner of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas cannot register a trademark on a music venue and nightclub called the “The Joint,”…
Sports betting in Canada is still not (completely) legal. That might soon change. (Or not.)
It is the second-biggest betting event in the U.S. sports calendar and when it kicks off in a couple of weeks Canadians will likely wager t…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Hopes ‘We Can Get Something Done’ On Gambling
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Florida House and Senate leaders appear unable to reach agreement on a sweeping gambling deal, but Gov. Ron De…
Fantasy sports nightmare in N.Y. as games are ruled illegal gambling
Draft Kings, FanDuel ruled not games of skill
For proponents of sports betting and fantasy sports, a court ruling Thursday in New York is…
Mashpee Tribe Back in Court to Fight for Sovereignty and $1 Billion Genting-Backed Casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe had its day in a federal appeals court Wednesday, as its lawyers argued for the tribe’s right to self-governanc…
Appellate Court Agrees to Hear Mashpee’s Legal Fight for Reservation
First US Circuit Court of Appeals agrees to go ahead with the hearings of the tribe’s appeal regarding the federal court ruling of 2016 tha…
Lawmakers consider payout changes for gamblers
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Iowa lawmakers are considering making some changes to the way the state holds back gambling winners from those wh…
Legal Online Gambling: What’s Happening Since Supreme Court Turned PASPA Down
Legal Online Gambling: What’s Happening Since Supreme Court Turned PASPA Down
The online gambling industry continues to grow worldwide. Th…
PokerStars Founder Isai Scheinberg Surrenders
Isai Scheinberg, the Founder of PokerStars, has been arrested by federal authorities after turning himself in last week.
Scheinberg Releas…